FALL WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Iowa Watercolor Society Presents
2024 Fall Workshops
Capturing Light with Spontaneous Brushwork in Watercolor
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Betty Carr, AISM (American Impressionist Society Master)
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Join Betty in this 3-day watercolor workshop, learning the most valuable
watercolor techniques to keep your brushwork loose and impressionistic. Betty’s
favorite part of painting in watercolor is to use the brush with movement and
action. Her approach is to start each painting with a big brush and strong
movement. This workshop will be filled with demonstrations on technique and
guided instruction and is suitable for beginner to advanced students. Betty’s goal
is for every student to have a good experience and to leave the workshop with a
lot of great techniques they will want to apply to their own original paintings.
The workshop will begin with a floral subject and then move into landscape. Betty
will provide the reference photos and drawing guides/instructions. Emphasis is
placed on learning the techniques used to create impressionistic floral and
landscape watercolors.
Floral & Landscape: Wed., Sept. 11 – Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
These images are representative of the watercolors Betty will teach (not the
actual study pieces).
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Architecture
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Venue: La Poste, 1219 Warford Street, Perry, IA 50220
Workshop Registration Information
Registration Period: May 31 – Aug. 27, 2024.
The fee for this workshop is $395 for members and $425 for nonmembers.
Lunch, catered by Hotel Pattee, will be provided with registration.
Attendance in this workshop is limited to 20 participants. Registration priority is given to Iowa Watercolor Society members. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.
Supply list(s) will be provided to each registrant before the workshop. Betty will provide reference photos, drawing guides, and instruction through all stages of the painting process.
Cancellation Policy: August 12, 2024, is the last day to cancel a registration for a full refund.
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About Betty Carr, AISM
Betty Carr is emerging as one of the foremost painters of the southwest. Her use of color, light and shade accentuate her subjects while showing her love of light on form (rather than form in light). Since gaining her MA from San Jose State University, CA, Betty has taught painting, drawing and sculpture at primary, secondary and college levels and has developed a following through both private and workshop instruction. She is collected both privately and corporately as well as being accepted in numerous juried exhibitions. Betty has recently been selected as a master painter in the American Impressionist Society (AISM). She is also a signature member of Arizona Plein Air Painters Association (APAP).
“What catches my eye is the effect light has on form in unique situations whether fleeting, spilling over, striking, etc. I challenge myself in capturing its dramatic and/or subtle effects. The spontaneous qualities of watercolor lends itself perfectly to my impressionistic style of painting. I strive for confident, enthusiastic, brushwork, the maximizing of color’s value and intensity range and a fresh painterly approach, the result appearing effortless.” ~ Betty
Visit https://bettycarrfineart.com/ to learn more.
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